Funke Akindele Reveals the One Nollywood Star Who Still Makes Her Nervous on Set

Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has opened up about the one colleague who genuinely intimidates her — and it’s veteran actress Bimbo Akintola.

During a recent event for creatives called Creative Blueprint, Funke admitted that sharing the screen with Bimbo Akintola makes her “shake” with nerves. She described it as the kind of feeling that makes her question her own skills, even after all her success.

“There’s only one actor I used to shake for whenever she acts. It’s Bimbo Akintola,” Funke said. “If you put me with her, I rethink my entire career — even till tomorrow. She’s deep.”

Funke went on to explain that she actually studied Bimbo closely during collaboration paying attention to her facial expressions, voice modulation, emotional depth, and reactions. She even joked that Bimbo might be hearing this confession for the first time.

The revelation surprised many in the room, highlighting just how much respect Funke has for the veteran star’s powerful and nuanced performances. It’s a refreshing reminder that even box-office queens like Funke Akindele can still feel starstruck by raw talent in the industry.

Bimbo Akintola, known for her intense and deeply emotional roles over the years, has long been regarded as one of Nollywood’s most respected actresses. Funke’s honest praise shows the admiration that exists between generations of stars — and how healthy a little “nerves” can be when it pushes you to grow.